Cecile Richards, a women’s rights crusader who served as president of Planned Parenthood as the nation approached a critical inflection point over reproductive freedom, has died, her family said Monday in a statement.
"We’ve been investing in young people for the last 12 years, and now it’s really important that we make space for them to lead.”
"Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives," her family said in a post on social media.
Cecile Richards, a leading figure in the fight for women's reproductive rights and other progressive causes, died on Monday at age 67.
Cecile Richards died Monday after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family said in a statement.
Women's rights activist and former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, 67, died at her home surrounded by family and her dog Ollie on Monday morning, her family announced.
On Monday, hours before President-elect Donald Trump was sworn into office for a second time, Cecile Richards’ family confirmed the formidable feminist activist and former president of Planned Parenthood passed away at 67.
Former Planned Parenthood president and lifelong reproductive rights activist Cecile Richards has died. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2023.
Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards is dead at 67. The human rights activist battled brain cancer since 2023.
Cecile Richards, former leader of Planned Parenthood and 2015 Glamour Woman of the Year, has died at 67 years old.
Activism / The crusader for women’s and workers’ rights died Monday after a cruel illness. She inspires us to do the work ahead. Joan Walsh We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to Cecile Richards—for infinite reasons.